A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
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Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Denise Stack enjoyed the Civic Week Banquet held at the Parkway Motel
Students of Salesian's convent, Fernbank. Recent winners of the Feile compitions
Limerick Boat Club dinner in Savoy
House at Brookville Grds, Ennis Road, For Louis de Courcey
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Patricia Sheehy poses for picture at Leader Offices
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Variety club press conference at Geary's hotel
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
1955 Limerick team versus 1955 All Star at Monaleen
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Presentation to sister at Laurel Hill for B.Kelly
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Hypersales Ennis Road for advertising
Siemens electric ltd exhibition at Greenhills.
PBC Cork V Limerick CBS Schools Cup at Thomond Park
Aiden Cullane, Michael Sherin, Susan Moloney and Mary Purcell; Humours of Bandon
Colette McInerny, Sandra Guerin and Noreen Stokes, Feile 3 Land reel
Harty Cup Match at Emly, CBS V Thurles CBS
CBS and Presentation dinner at Parkway
Pictures from a wedding held at Killaloe, County Clare.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
A F Foley
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Stokes and McKierion's old premisises in Sarsfield's Street believed haunted
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Mens Fashion from Billy Higgins.
Scoile Ide Corbally Feile Luimni winners
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Yvonne Clarke Irish Dancer at Limerick Leader offices
Mayor Michael Lipper was present along with St. John's Girls Choir for the Civic Week Mass
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Action from the Garryowen v UCC at Thomond Park, Cup match.
Mr O'Callaghan, newly appointed Manager, Allied Irish Bank O'Connell street .
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Mrs Orfhlaith Lerner for P. Mororney
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Ship at Cleeves side of river John PI Panama
Treaty Sarsfied's football teams pose with their trophies at thomondgate C.Y.M.S.
Action from the Cup match at Thomond Park between Shannon and Highfield
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Rineanna Boutique, Shannon
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Presentation to Mr. O'Farrell at the Mechanics Institute, Limerick
Pupils from Model School O'Connell Ave winners at Feile Luimni.
Salesian convent Fernbank Feile prize winners
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Charity cycle to Ennis by Tom Meany and Noel Griffin on Tandem
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
The people of Limerick turned out in great numbers despite the inclement weather to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and it's accompanying parade
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
Advertising shots of Cannock's Carpet Store
Scenes from the Industrial Parade, part of Limerick civic week, that entertained the crowds on O'Connell Street
Roof blown off factory in Abbeyfeale
Island Road story for B. Kelly
Presentation to Liam O Donaghue by mungret GAA club at Glentworth Hotel
Vizes Court Seminar at Cruise's Hotel
Le Gourmet Restaurant inside with staff for advert
Press conference at Geary's for 'Rattle a simple man'
Lost drain found at 'Cats Cradle' Ballyneety by Tommy Keane and son Michael Keane.
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Minister Tom O'Donnell was present at the Building Federation dinner at the Parkway Motel, Limerick.
Fashion Show at Limerick Inn for Social Services Centre Charities
Picture of lump of tar on raod in Cahirdavin Heights car crash
Institute Insurance Dinner at Parkway Motel.
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day
Pat Wells
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Action from the recent match at Thomond Park between Crescent and Old Belvedere
Presentation of cup winners at Clounanna coursing meeting
The Riordans opening Frank Dennison shop Abbeyfeale
College Queen, Oilivia Kelly and Clem Casey
Action from the Munster senior cup at thomond park Bohemians v Young Munster's
Modern Bungalow near Adare
Local Clergy and Politicians gathered to commemorate the opening of the Griffin Memorial at Bridge Street.
Children enjoying themselves at a birthday party in Castletroy
Students Demonstration march through city for higher grants
Presentation to Brother Stephen, Simon Community by Students
Abbeyfeale RFC dinner at Devon Inn
Salesian Convent, Fernbank Feile Choir winners and soloists
Fashion Show at Crescent Shopping Centre
Steve Coughlan and grandchild
Travel agents at Cruise's hotel for Riordan's Travel
Meat cutting exhibition by Tom Halpin at Hypermarket Cahirdavin
Kilmallock GAA enjoying their dinner dance held at Cronin's of Charleville recently
Scenes taken from the International Band Parade celebrating the St. Patrick's Day Festival in Limerick
Thousands of onlookers including local dignitaries attended the International Band Parade through the streets of Limerick celebrating Civic Week and St. Patrick's Day